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Friday, October 12, 2018, 2-4pm. We're currently scheduling our fall 2018 events for the month of October. If you would like PPI to come to your San Diego Branch Public Library, college campus, or other learning institution, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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skeptical inquiry

Explaining Paranormal Activity: Since PPI strives to honor the scientific method and promote skeptical inquiry of paranormal phenomena, the term "explain" is preferred over the word "debunk." While the term "debunking" is still frequently used, many conscientious paranormal groups are moving away from the term because it is does not dignify the motive of most clients who request investigations. The term derives from bunkum, an insincere public display or statement, which suggests that debunking a paranormal phenomenon means to expose the trickery of duplicitous clients. Such clients are an extreme rarity for investigation groups. "Debunking," in fact, entered into the popular vernacular because of criminal investigators and scientists who, in the interest of protecting the unwitting public, apprehended charlatan spirit mediums, defrauded psychic flimflam, and exposed medical quackery. One of the most famous debunkers who has evolved from a professional illusionist into one of the leading figures of skeptical inquiry is James Randi. The preferred term among paranormal investigators these days is "explaining," which is far more empathetic to the possibility that a client in paranormal distress may have misunderstood or overlooked a rational explanation for paranormal activity, rather than have conspired to dupe the public.

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Baseline Readings

While other groups may choose to honor a more metaphysically based approach to the subject, for PPI paranormal phenomena are first and foremost an exercise in careful environmental monitoring. Establishing a baseline of readings is fundamental to conducting our investigations according to the scientific method....

Orb Study #2

During a recent investigation of a private residence, Pacific Paranormal Investigations (PPI) captured this particulate "orb" on our infrared surveillance cameras. PPI presents this short video clip as part of our ongoing community outreach and education program.

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